French Revolution in 1789

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What form of government was in place in France in 1789?

Absolute monarchy (correct)

Tyranny

Constitutional monarchy

Republic

What hindered the king's ability to act on his theoretically absolute power?

Growing middle class

Feudalism

Power and prerogatives of the nobility and clergy (correct)

Freedom of speech

What played an important role in the circumstances that led to the revolt?

Freedom of speech

High prices for bread

Taxation policy (correct)

Challenging the Catholic Church

What evidence furnished indications that the revolution was to penetrate to the very heart of French society?

The electors of Paris forming a provisional municipal government and organizing a militia Signup and view all the answers

What did the growing middle class absorb that led them to push for freedom of speech and challenge the undemocratic nature of the government?

Ideology of equality and freedom of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of storming the Bastille during the French Revolution?

It symbolized the overthrow of the royal authority and led to the abolition of manorialism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the third instance of popular uprising in October 1789?

Economic crisis, particularly the high price of bread. Signup and view all the answers

What was the most important result of the revolution’s radical phase?

The organization of a new, mass conscript army. Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon do after proclaiming himself emperor in 1804?

Conquered Italy, Egypt, Austria, Prussia, Portugal, and Spain. Signup and view all the answers

What did the declaration of the 'Rights of man and of Citizen' guarantee?

Natural rights of property, liberty, and security, as well as freedom of speech and religious tolerance. Signup and view all the answers

What hindered the king's ability to act on his theoretically absolute power in France in 1789?

The power and prerogatives of the nobility and the clergy Signup and view all the answers

What evidence furnished indications that the French Revolution was to penetrate to the very heart of French society?

The organization of a militia of volunteers to maintain order Signup and view all the answers

What did the middle class absorb that led them to push for freedom of speech and challenge the undemocratic nature of the government?

The ideology of equality and freedom of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What played an important role in the circumstances that led to the revolt during the French Revolution?

The high prices for bread due to a scarcity of food Signup and view all the answers

What was excluded from having to pay taxes under the taxation system that contributed to the circumstances leading to the revolt?

The nobles and the clergy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant outcome of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution?

It convinced the King and nobles to recognize the National Assembly as the legislative body Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key results of the revolution’s radical phase in France (1793/1794)?

The execution of the king and proclamation of a republic Signup and view all the answers

What did the declaration of the 'Rights of Man and of Citizen' guarantee during the French Revolution?

Equality of all persons and due process of law in the courts Signup and view all the answers

What led to Napoleon proclaiming himself emperor in 1804?

The conquest of Italy, Egypt, Austria, Prussia, Portugal, and Spain Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that led to radicals coming to power in France in 1793/1794?

The arrival of internal opposition and foreign attacks Signup and view all the answers